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Women and girls from the reclusive state are being trafficked or sold as brides, and Beijing is doing little to stop it, Korea Future Initiative says.
Women and girls from the reclusive state are being trafficked or sold as brides, and Beijing is doing little to stop it, Korea Future Initiative says.
Vessel is part of maritime agency’s plans to take enforcement fleet to 20, while the US has said coastguard and fishing boats will be dealt with as naval vessels.
Vessel is part of maritime agency’s plans to take enforcement fleet to 20, while the US has said coastguard and fishing boats will be dealt with as naval vessels.
Ministry of Finance says the move, with duties to rise to ‘25, 20 and 10 per cent’, is a response to ‘unilateralism and trade protectionism’.
Ministry of Finance says the move, with duties to rise to ‘25, 20 and 10 per cent’, is a response to ‘unilateralism and trade protectionism’.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns against Beijing’s ‘aggressive behaviour’ in polar region.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns against Beijing’s ‘aggressive behaviour’ in polar region.
North Korea weapons tests, supervised by leader Kim, a clear signal to US president to resume negotiations or risk renewed ICBM tests, analysts say.
North Korea weapons tests, supervised by leader Kim, a clear signal to US president to resume negotiations or risk renewed ICBM tests, analysts say.
Nature park says there was no attempt to dupe visitors with lone domestic canine in enclosure.
Nature park says there was no attempt to dupe visitors with lone domestic canine in enclosure.
Increasing deployment of coastguard and fishing vessels in disputed waters risks undermining regional stability.
Increasing deployment of coastguard and fishing vessels in disputed waters risks undermining regional stability.
Study by US-based Rhodium Group finds only one confirmed case of asset seizure and says Beijing is more likely to renegotiate burdensome debts.
Study by US-based Rhodium Group finds only one confirmed case of asset seizure and says Beijing is more likely to renegotiate burdensome debts.
Xi Jinping wraps up three-day event with signing of shared promise to make global trade and infrastructure plan more diversified, financially responsible.
Xi Jinping wraps up three-day event with signing of shared promise to make global trade and infrastructure plan more diversified, financially responsible.
Croatian ambassador says Beijing’s drive to expand influence in Europe must acknowledge principles such as fair trading rules and human rights.
Croatian ambassador says Beijing’s drive to expand influence in Europe must acknowledge principles such as fair trading rules and human rights.
Controversial Hambantota port an economic cooperation, not security, issue, says ambassador to Beijing.
Controversial Hambantota port an economic cooperation, not security, issue, says ambassador to Beijing.
Ambassador to China invites Beijing to help develop ports and other facilities as Russia seeks to boost sea traffic in region.
Ambassador to China invites Beijing to help develop ports and other facilities as Russia seeks to boost sea traffic in region.
Negotiators are now said to be pouring through documents ‘word by word’ to ensure there will be no misunderstandings.
Negotiators are now said to be pouring through documents ‘word by word’ to ensure there will be no misunderstandings.
Francis Fukuyama says Beijing challenged the expectations he had when he published his bestseller in 1992, but the Chinese system in the Xi Jinping era must evolve to flourish.
Francis Fukuyama says Beijing challenged the expectations he had when he published his bestseller in 1992, but the Chinese system in the Xi Jinping era must evolve to flourish.
Stephen Biegun’s trip to China may signal Washington seeks its help breaking stalemate with Pyongyang, analyst says, a shift as it could be used for leverage in trade-war talks.
Stephen Biegun’s trip to China may signal Washington seeks its help breaking stalemate with Pyongyang, analyst says, a shift as it could be used for leverage in trade-war talks.
Ethiopian ambassador to China Teshome Toga Chanaka insists that signing on to the Belt and Road Initiative ‘makes a lot of sense’, rejecting claims that the plan is a ‘debt trap’ for developing economies.
Ethiopian ambassador to China Teshome Toga Chanaka insists that signing on to the Belt and Road Initiative ‘makes a lot of sense’, rejecting claims that the plan is a ‘debt trap’ for developing economies.
‘No need to read too much into visit’ of Pakistan’s top diplomat, but Islamabad’s fight with India in Kashmir could threaten piece of China’s belt and road jigsaw.
‘No need to read too much into visit’ of Pakistan’s top diplomat, but Islamabad’s fight with India in Kashmir could threaten piece of China’s belt and road jigsaw.
The 16+1 initiative was supposed to boost trade and investment between the participants but so far it seems largely one-way, observers say.
The 16+1 initiative was supposed to boost trade and investment between the participants but so far it seems largely one-way, observers say.
Used diapers and sanitary pads being shredded and made into new ones also among cases revealed by state broadcaster, but foreign brands were not in the cross hairs this year.
Used diapers and sanitary pads being shredded and made into new ones also among cases revealed by state broadcaster, but foreign brands were not in the cross hairs this year.
The failed Kim-Trump talks in Hanoi allow things to stay as they are, preserving China’s regional power. But security risks tied to North Korea’s nuclear weapons threaten Chinese interests.
The failed Kim-Trump talks in Hanoi allow things to stay as they are, preserving China’s regional power. But security risks tied to North Korea’s nuclear weapons threaten Chinese interests.
Escalating rivalry between major powers increases the dilemma faced by the smaller nations who fear being caught between the two sides.
Escalating rivalry between major powers increases the dilemma faced by the smaller nations who fear being caught between the two sides.
Different social systems should not be ‘a barrier to unification or an excuse for separation’, according to mainland’s cross-strait affairs office.
Different social systems should not be ‘a barrier to unification or an excuse for separation’, according to mainland’s cross-strait affairs office.
Middle-aged man seen taking a nap mid-flight said to be senior pilot with the Taiwanese carrier. His co-pilot who took the video has also been reprimanded.
Middle-aged man seen taking a nap mid-flight said to be senior pilot with the Taiwanese carrier. His co-pilot who took the video has also been reprimanded.
Negotiations in Washington extended for another 48 hours as the two sides try to reach a deal to end tariff war.
Negotiations in Washington extended for another 48 hours as the two sides try to reach a deal to end tariff war.
Joint US-Britain naval drill in disputed waters follows hard on the heels of Beijing anger at plans to deploy new aircraft carrier to the region.
Joint US-Britain naval drill in disputed waters follows hard on the heels of Beijing anger at plans to deploy new aircraft carrier to the region.
Tsai says strained ties with Beijing were not key factor in local polls setback in November – rather, it was her tough reform agenda.
Tsai says strained ties with Beijing were not key factor in local polls setback in November – rather, it was her tough reform agenda.
Top representatives from China and the US meet as deadline looms.
Top representatives from China and the US meet as deadline looms.
Beijing is pushing for a meeting in Hainan, a source says, while US new site reports that Washington is keen for talks in Florida.
Beijing is pushing for a meeting in Hainan, a source says, while US new site reports that Washington is keen for talks in Florida.
The service’s role and integration with the military has been strengthened in the last year, leaving the navy to set sights on deeper waters.
The service’s role and integration with the military has been strengthened in the last year, leaving the navy to set sights on deeper waters.
More pre-emptive measures expected to enforce rules against non-military Chinese vessels in contested waters as analysts urge more red lines and proactive action.
More pre-emptive measures expected to enforce rules against non-military Chinese vessels in contested waters as analysts urge more red lines and proactive action.